Chambres d'hôtes Côté Parc Côté Jardin — Hotel in Nevers

Beware!||We believed the hype and great reviews … well that was a mistake. We even paid a 50% deposit four months in advance for two rooms for five nights. Maybe we should have realised when Madame Boulot didn’t acknowledge receipt of the bank cheque (in Euro as requested) that something was not quite right. Nor did she respond to our email notifying her of our approximate arrival time. ||After a three hour drive we arrived at her Chambres d’hôte but there was no one there. Madame Boulot eventually arrived. ||||She then acknowledged receipt of our email and bank cheque, which she proceeded to announce she hadn’t banked yet! She spent the next half an hour theatrically checking two hand written books and eventually told us that she couldn’t accommodate us as the place was full! No explanation, no real apology, just the unbanked cheque and a jar of apricot jam handed over as some kind of compensation? So there we were in Nevers, towards the end of the day, gobsmacked at her lack of remorse for the problems she had caused us, not to mention the cost of bank fees and certified postage. ||Luckily after a frantic phone call, seeking a last minute recommendation from a Parisien friend, we were warmly welcomed by the professional team at the Best Western hotel de...

The most civilised overnight stop we’ve had! The Chambres d'Hôtes de luxe Côté Parc-Côté Jardin in Nevers is an oasis of calm right in the middle of a super city. We didn’t have too much time to explore as we were driving up to Calais from the South of France. It was perfect, with a bathroom so beautiful, aesthetic and functional. The huge bath with taps outside was a delight to soak away the day’s drive. The bed was so comfortable, the best I’ve slept in outside of my home. The decor was an incredible mix of oriental art, classic art and funky contemporary. The owners had lived in and travelled the far east and their artifacts adorned this elegant house magnificently. Breakfast was amazing. We loved it here, would definitely go back if the route allowed and I’d certainly recommend it to anyone...

The Boulots are the friendliest and most thoughtful people you'll ever come across. Their house is grand and the bedrooms are enormous. I stayed in 'Beijing'. Lovely bathroom facilities, everything elegant. Beautiful furniture and décor. Location immediately next to the Parc Roger Salengro, which is exactly as close to the centre as you'd wish to be. They can, and do, accommodate your car securely on their property. Though I didn't use it, the fridge had good value and interesting wine and beer. Their garden also, with its furniture is at your disposal. Breakfast is configured to suit your tastes - particular commendation for the home-made jam and for Monsieur's wonderful crêpes. I cannot imagine any way in which this offering could be improved. Fantastic (and look at the...